Philadelphia (PHL) to Fayetteville (XNA): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PHL to XNA isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%. PSA Airlines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 75% of the time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,067 mi
Best airline from PHL to XNA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlinesmost reliable | 75% | 23 min | 5.1% | 572 |
| American Airlines | 59% | 29 min | 3.9% | 76 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHL to XNA
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 18 min |
| Friday | 73% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft50%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHL to XNA delayed?
- 26% of PHL–XNA flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHL to XNA?
- PSA Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 572 flights. 2 airlines flew PHL–XNA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHL to XNA?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PHL to XNA?
- The scheduled PHL–XNA flight time averages 3h 15m over 1,067 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are PHL to XNA flights cancelled?
- 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from PHL to XNA?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 685 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.